Appropriating stitches from baby patterns

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Using the stitches from a baby garments pattern:

Pattern for a babys shirt.

Pattern for a baby's shirt.

Make a sleeveless blouse for women.


This purpose of this problem is to learn to look at crochet pattern charts or diagrams, and pick out interesting stitches that could be useful in other contexts. You can begin with the given pattern above and try to see how the stitch is constructed, and how increases and decreases made. Increasing and decreasing are very important techniques in shaping a fabric.

One of the most difficult assembly work Ive done so far.

One of the most difficult assembly work I've done so far.

From the given pattern, you may look for other patterns – including motifs – to make up the different sections of your garment.

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